What are your PC specs for PP CS3 at DVinfo.net

Andre Tira · March 11th, 2008, 03:29 AM

The time has finally come to upgrade to HDV.

I wanted to know what specs your computers have and how are they working out with Premier Pro CS3?

I am leaning towards using the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 but want some opinions on motherboard, case and any other tips. My budget is under 1500

Thank you.

Jordan Orberg · March 11th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Hi -- Here are my specs. Hope that it helps!

evga 680i 122-CK-NF68-AR motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
geforce 8800GTS
4 x 1gigs DDR2800 RAM (Even though 3 only show up)
Thermaltake Toughpower 750watt PSU
150gig 10K Raptor Drive
2 x Seagate 500gb Drives
Antec P180b Case

Runs pretty quick! Wish I had a macpro though....I just got a macbook pro about a week ago, and it makes me want to go all mac! I've always been a pc guy too!!

Matthew Pugerude · March 11th, 2008, 12:05 PM

If you go mac don't forget you can do a cross grade. Or if you still need to do an upgrade just by the mac upgrade.

Tripp Woelfel · March 12th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Andre... I have an hp m8200n which works pretty well with hd. Here's the specs from the hp site.
- Athlon 64 X2 (W) 6000+ 3.0 GHz (89W)
- Motherboard: MCP61PM-HM
- Memory Installed 3 GB
- Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)
- Speed supported PC2-5300 MB/sec
- Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
- Expansion slots
- PCI Two (One available)
- PCI Express x16 One (One available)
- PCI Express x1 One (None available)
- Drive bays
- 5.25" Two (One available)
- 3.5" Three (Two available)

I think I paid about $800 for the box, then added a .5TB internal secondary drive and a dual head video card. Something like this should fit your budget. I think this model has been superseded by a newer one. I also bought two 19' HP widescreen LCD monitors for about $250 each.

Cameron Naghibi · April 9th, 2008, 05:54 PM

i have a HP m8200n as well w/WD 500GB HDD, WiFi card, and Mini DV Tape deck
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9575/90280876dd4.jpg

March 11th, 2008, 03:29 AM	#1
Andre Tira Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 83	What are your PC specs for PP CS3 The time has finally come to upgrade to HDV. I wanted to know what specs your computers have and how are they working out with Premier Pro CS3? I am leaning towards using the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 but want some opinions on motherboard, case and any other tips. My budget is under 1500 Thank you.

March 11th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#2
Jordan Orberg Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Redmond, Virginia Posts: 84	Hi -- Here are my specs. Hope that it helps! evga 680i 122-CK-NF68-AR motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 geforce 8800GTS 4 x 1gigs DDR2800 RAM (Even though 3 only show up) Thermaltake Toughpower 750watt PSU 150gig 10K Raptor Drive 2 x Seagate 500gb Drives Antec P180b Case Runs pretty quick! Wish I had a macpro though....I just got a macbook pro about a week ago, and it makes me want to go all mac! I've always been a pc guy too!!

March 11th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#3
Matthew Pugerude Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redmond, Oregon Posts: 173	If you go mac don't forget you can do a cross grade. Or if you still need to do an upgrade just by the mac upgrade.

March 12th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#4
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	Andre... I have an hp m8200n which works pretty well with hd. Here's the specs from the hp site. - Athlon 64 X2 (W) 6000+ 3.0 GHz (89W) - Motherboard: MCP61PM-HM - Memory Installed 3 GB - Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS) - Speed supported PC2-5300 MB/sec - Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM - Expansion slots - PCI Two (One available) - PCI Express x16 One (One available) - PCI Express x1 One (None available) - Drive bays - 5.25" Two (One available) - 3.5" Three (Two available) I think I paid about $800 for the box, then added a .5TB internal secondary drive and a dual head video card. Something like this should fit your budget. I think this model has been superseded by a newer one. I also bought two 19' HP widescreen LCD monitors for about $250 each.

April 9th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#5
Cameron Naghibi Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 59	i have a HP m8200n as well w/WD 500GB HDD, WiFi card, and Mini DV Tape deck http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9575/90280876dd4.jpg